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May 18, 2023 · HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The day after a huge event honoring “American Idol” finalist Iam Tongi, a threatening social media post is making the rounds on social media.

. American Idol ’s 2023 season finale results are officially in and your next American Idol is William "Iam" Tongi. The 18-year-old Hawaii native was crowned the winner of the show’s 21st season.

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2 days ago · Iam’s dad Rodney sadly passed away a couple of months before his American Idol audition, which he dedicated to him. . “When Iam’s dad passed away, he didn’t want to sing anymore,” she said.

During the finale on May 21, 2023, the show revealed that Iam Tongi had won the competition. William "Iam" Tongi, 18, is a musician from Kahuku, Hawaii, who gained prominence during Season 21 of American Idol.

“When Iam’s dad passed away, he didn’t want to sing anymore,” she said.

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. “When Iam’s dad passed away, he didn’t want to sing anymore,” she said.

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In a shocking turn of events, 18-year-old high school senior Iam Tongi was crowned the Season 21 winner of "American Idol" on Sunday night.
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Rodney Tongi, who was 50 years old, passed away on December 28, 2021, leaving the Tongi family to deal with a devastating event in their lives. May 22, 2023 · Season 21 of American Idol has crowned its winner. .

May 22, 2023 · Season 21 of American Idol has crowned its winner. . Apr 21, 2023 · William Tongi, aka Iam Tongi, is 18 years old, single, and currently a senior in high school. The 18-year-old singer is tremendously talented. . Iam Tongi wins the 21st season of "American Idol.

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. The star revealed on Instagram that his dad had kidney failure.

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The 18-year-old Hawaii native was crowned the winner of the show’s 21st season.

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